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These 17 TV Shows to Watch with Your Dad Are Pop-Perfect
Something to stream with father figures of all kinds.
By Jessie Mooney
June 17, 2026
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As Father’s Day approaches, remember that sometimes, the best gift is quality time. Naturally, that includes quality screen time. If you’re not sure what to watch with your father — or the father figure in your life — allow us to make a few suggestions.
We’ve curated a list of must-see shows that span all genres, because fathers — like all human beings — contain multitudes. Not all dads love sports, and those who do aren’t just sports dads. The goal here isn’t to pigeonhole anyone, but to provide shows that can be enjoyed together over Father’s Day weekend and beyond. (And if you’d rather queue up movies, we’ve got a list for that too.)
Let the pop in your life kick back in a comfy chair, surrounded by his favorite people, and press play on something he’s excited to watch. So pop some popcorn (or whatever your family’s snack of choice) and hit play on these shows that all have Big Dad Energy.
The Boroughs
Does your pop love a sci-fi mystery? Move into The Boroughs, a seemingly idyllic retirement community in the sun-drenched expanse of the New Mexico desert. In this senior-centric series, Alfred Molina is Sam Cooper, a grieving widower who moves in alongside retirees played by Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman. This misfit crew of unlikely heroes uncovers a dark secret that proves their golden years are more dangerous — and they are more formidable — than anyone ever expected they’d be.
Dept. Q
Matthew Goode stars in this British crime drama series as Carl Morck, a crabby English detective chief inspector who works in Edinburgh, Scotland. He’s a curmudgeon for a reason: After an on-duty shooting leaves his partner paralyzed and another police officer dead, he’s reassigned to Dept. Q, where he investigates cold cases alongside a motley crew of misfits. An adaptation of the novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, the already renewed series hails from Scott Frank, the creator of The Queen’s Gambit and Godless.
The Four Seasons
Alan Alda’s beloved 1981 movie followed three couples as they travel together to various places throughout the course of a year. This series adaptation updates and expands on that premise, this time with Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Marco Calvani, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, and Kerri Kenney-Silver depicting the six longtime friends, many of whom have known each other since their college days. The getaways continue in Season 2, as they process a personal loss and embrace the regrets and reinventions of middle age.
Free Bert
The famously shirtless comedian Bert Kreischer — with five stand-up specials on Netflix — dons a full wardrobe to star in this raunchy yet heartfelt series. He plays an unfiltered father who finds himself in uncharted territory when his two daughters are accepted to an elite private school in Beverly Hills. After his antics turn his family into societal outcasts, he decides to try to acclimate for the sake of his family — and even goes so far as to wear a shirt with a collar.
FUBAR
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this show as Luke Brunner, who has successfully completed his last mission as a CIA operative. His next MO is repairing his relationships with his ex-wife, Tally (Fabiana Udenio), and his daughter, Emma (Monica Barbaro), neither of whom know about his covert career. That is, until Luke finds himself back in the field to save another operative — his own daughter. They’ll have to hash out their family drama while executing their latest undercover mission.
Full Swing
This docuseries is essential viewing for pro golf addicts, casual putters, and everyone in between. Its two seasons go behind the scenes with PGA Tour players (Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy, among others) and tournaments — digging into their families, friendships, frustrations, and the bevy of feelings that crop up at this level of play. Whether or not your dad loves to golf, even those with little-to-no knowledge of the sport can follow along easily — especially for(e) all the drama.
The Gentlemen
Inspired by the Guy Ritchie movie of the same name, this high society series follows the extralegal misadventures of Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who unexpectedly inherits a dukedom and his family’s sizable country estate. However, that land also houses an illegal weed farm, run by the sophisticated yet ruthless Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) and her crime boss father Bobby Glass (Ray Winstone). It’s on Eddie to protect his home, relatives, and his own life from enemies and dangers at every turn. Season 2 is already on the way.
Instant Dream Home
Calling all handymen (and wannabe handymen) dads! This home renovation reality program has a high-stakes twist: The team has only 12 hours to complete their top-to-bottom transformations for each unsuspecting family. Hosted by Danielle Brooks and featuring a squad of rapid-fire renovators, the series turns making over houses into an extreme sport, complete with huge risks, nail-biting finishes, and impressive payoffs. (Fair warning, though: Any excuses for delaying your own home improvement projects will immediately be rendered unacceptable upon viewing.)
King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch
Stamps, quarters, vinyl records, boats in a bottle — if your father enjoys collecting old things, give this workplace reality series a watch. Ken Goldin and his team run an auction house specializing in rare collectibles, and the job is actually a thrill. And that’s not even counting the cameos from the likes of Drake, Mike Tyson, Peyton Manning, Karl Malone, Ric Flair, and Logan Paul. You and dad will stay glued to your seats — and cursing the day you threw out that old Pokémon card collection.
The Lincoln Lawyer
Does your old man care for his vehicle like it’s another child? He’ll like Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), a Los Angeles defense attorney who works primarily out of the back of a car sure to earn any dad’s approval — a Lincoln, of course. Based on Michael Connelly’s book series, the show tracks Haller’s idealistic attempt to restart his career after a spiral. Along for the ride are Neve Campbell, Yaya DaCosta, and Cobie Smulders. Renewed for a fifth season, the series has legal thrills and excellent pacing that make it total “dad show” material.
Man on Fire
Queue this up for the dad who loves action-packed thrillers. Yahya Abdul-Mateen plays John Creasy, a former Special Forces mercenary battling extreme PTSD after an operation went wrong. He takes a job at the request of an old friend, Paul Rayburn (Bobby Cannavale). But when a skyscraper is flattened by mysterious bombers, John finds himself back in the fire to protect Paul’s daughter, Poe (Billie Boullet), who witnessed the crime. The seven-episode adaptation of A.J. Quinnell’s book series includes Alice Braga and Scoot McNairy in the cast.
A Man on the Inside
Any armchair detective dads out there? Based on Maite Alberdi’s Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent, this comedy series stars Ted Danson as Charles, a retired professor with a knack for snooping who stumbles on the perfect (if unconventional) assignment to occupy his time. He gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case. Mary Steenburgen, Stephanie Beatriz, Constance Marie, and Sally Struthers are also in the cast of the series, renewed for a third season.
The Night Agent
If Dad is a fan of spies and suspense, play this three-season series based on the novel by Matthew Quirk. Gabriel Basso stars in this spy thriller as the titular FBI agent who, due to a misunderstanding during a terrorist attack, gets demoted to the Night Action desk, an emergency hotline for field agents. It’s a humdrum post — until, one night, the phone rings, and he teams up with a cybersecurity expert (Luciane Buchanan) to untangle an immense web of political conspiracies.
Peaky Blinders
Cillian Murphy stars as Thomas Shelby, the steely and ambitious boss of a crime family in 19th-century Birmingham’s criminal underworld. The six-season series traces Tommy’s rise, even as new foes threaten to disrupt the family’s ascension from street gangsters to legitimate political players. With an anachronistic rock ’n’ roll soundtrack, glamorous costumes, and a host of layered performances from Murphy and the ever-expanding supporting cast, this slick period piece is worthy of its passionate fan base. Make it a marathon with the feature Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
Physical: 100
If your dad loves pumping iron, stream this Korean series, which invites 100 athletes in peak physical shape to compete in grueling challenges to test their strength, endurance, and sheer willpower. The competitors — a mix of professional athletes, former military personnel, singers, and more — go head-to-head in a contest over the “ideal physique,” with the winner taking home 300 million won (roughly $230,000). Its spin-off series Physical: Asia expands the arena beyond Korea, with athletes representing their respective countries and battling for the title of the strongest nation.
Somebody Feed Phil
If your papa loves traveling, goodwill, and appreciates the art of a delicious meal, this is the show for him. Phil Rosenthal, who created the long-running sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, goes in front of the camera and takes audiences on an eating tour around the globe. Each episode of the show’s eight seasons is dedicated to a city’s cuisine and culture, and also all include spotlights on local charities and non-profit organizations. (Don’t miss the Season 6 episode dedicated to Phil’s own parents, Helen and Max.)
This Is a Gardening Show
Does Dad have a green thumb? Zach Galifianakis (Between Two Ferns: The Movie) has been a hobbyist gardener for 25 years, and hosts this series with a refreshing sense of curiosity and whimsy, collecting tips from agriculturalists while connecting with people and the earth. The comedian visits apple orchards to learn about genetic cloning, tomato farms to study varietals, forests to explore foraging, cornfields to understand evolution, and more. Come for the tricks of the trade; stay for the chats with the cutest kid gardeners.
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